FAA Ground School Practice Test

What are the weather minima for taking off from Onawa, IA (K36) airport during the day?

1. One statute mile, clear of clouds

2. Two statute miles, clear of clouds

3. Three statute miles, clear of clouds

4. Five statute miles, clear of clouds

The correct answer is: One statute mile, clear of clouds

The weather minima for taking off from an airport during the day generally relates to visual flight rules (VFR). For VFR flights during the daytime, the regulations stipulate that a pilot must have at least one statute mile of visibility and must remain clear of clouds. This is essential to ensure that the pilot can safely see and navigate around any obstacles and other aircraft. In this specific instance, the choice indicating one statute mile of visibility, clear of clouds, is in alignment with typical VFR requirements for day operations. This allows pilots to maintain visual awareness of their surroundings and ensure operational safety while conducting takeoffs without the restriction of cloud cover determining their operations. The other options suggest higher visibility requirements, which might be applicable under different conditions or flight rules but fall outside standard postulated minima for daytime VFR operations.